News for 'Karachi'

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Balochistan cut-off due to protests over poll 'rigging'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Pakistan's restive Balochistan province has come to a standstill and has been facing unrest with several political and nationalist parties launching an indefinite blockade of all national highways from Wednesday against alleged rigging of the election results.

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Indian woman, son released from Pak jail, handed over to BSF

Rediff.com30 May 2024

According to federal government officials, Wahida, a resident of Nagaon district in Assam, was arrested along with her son while illegally entering Pakistan from Afghanistan via the Chaman border last year.

Pakistani fisherman sells rare fish for Rs 70 million!

Pakistani fisherman sells rare fish for Rs 70 million!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

A fisherman in Pakistan's Karachi city became a millionaire overnight after auctioning a haul of rare fish which has many medicinal properties.

Cargo meant for Pak nuclear programme held in Mumbai

Cargo meant for Pak nuclear programme held in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The customs officials, based on an intelligence input, halted a Malta-flagged merchant ship -- CMA CGM Attila -- at the port en route to Karachi on January 23 and inspected the consignment, which included a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, originally manufactured by an Italian company.

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Rawalpindi must downsize its quest for 'strategic depth' in Afghanistan and Kashmir,' suggests Matein Khalid.

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Pollard Gives PSL Game A Miss For...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

He was in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations.

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

'Consequence of...': India reacts to violent protests in PoK

'Consequence of...': India reacts to violent protests in PoK

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Two days ago, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was, is and will always be part of India.

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Pakistan is a nuclear country.' 'With the kind of situation that is there in Pakistan today, America will help Pakistan stay afloat.'

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Former Pakistan players question Imad Wasim's omission

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Imad Wasim's omission has been questioned by former players after the all-rounder was left out of Pakistan team for the first T20I against New Zealand, having come out of retirement to play international cricket again.

In India, Kejriwal got bail: Imran Khan tells Pak SC

In India, Kejriwal got bail: Imran Khan tells Pak SC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has invoked the case of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal getting bail to campaign ahead of India's general elections, as he complained before the Supreme Court about the mistreatment meted to him in jail.

Pak polls: Independents backed by Imran Khan lead in final tally

Pak polls: Independents backed by Imran Khan lead in final tally

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Pakistan's election commission on Sunday declared the final result of Thursday's general elections in which independent candidates backed by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party got the biggest piece of the cake by winning 101 seats.

India eyes superpower status as we beg to avoid bankruptcy: Pak Oppn leader

India eyes superpower status as we beg to avoid bankruptcy: Pak Oppn leader

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

He attributed the nation's predicament to unseen forces orchestrating decisions from behind the scenes, reducing elected officials to mere puppets.

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Shaheen Shah Afridi Is Bowled!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

On Tuesday, the 6' 6" Pakistan fast bowlers was bowled over yet again by Ansha Afridi, whose dad Shahid played some cricket in his day :)

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ansar Burney, a top Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, said that Ghulam Haider, Seema's Pakistani husband, had approached him for help in getting custody of his four children.

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Pak admits Dawood Ibrahim living in Karachi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Dawood Ibrahim is wanted in India to face the law of the land for carrying out serial blasts in Mumbai in 1993 in which scores of people were killed and injured.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has come out in defence of his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi following speculation that the tall pace bowler was going to be removed as the national T20 captain.

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed

Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The attack was claimed by the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which said it would not tolerate 'any Chinese military expansionist endeavours on Baloch soil'.

Karachi felicitates Tendulkar

Karachi felicitates Tendulkar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

A memento was presented to him in the form of a crystal shield.

Karachi Test: Five-star Shaheen shines on Day 2

Karachi Test: Five-star Shaheen shines on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Sri Lanka took an 80-run lead despite Shaheen Shah's five-star effort on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Karachi.

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Welcome 2 Karachi? Erm, no thanks

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Welcome 2 Karachi is a sad excuse for screen space, says Paloma Sharma.

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is in China on a four-day visit, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the foreign minister-level China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.

Williamson's double ton puts Kiwis in command in Karachi

Williamson's double ton puts Kiwis in command in Karachi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Pakistan bowlers had to break their back for the occasional success on a flat track at the National Stadium and more toil awaited them after New Zealand resumed on 440-6.

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Why Watson turned down Pakistan head coach job!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Shane Watson turned down after the Pakistan head coach job after details of the contract were leaked to the media.

Taliban make Karachi their new home

Taliban make Karachi their new home

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Tahir Ali reports on the growing presence and activities of Taliban militants in Pakistan's largest city Karachi

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

97 dead as Pak plane crashes in Karachi residential area

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Flight PK-303 from Lahore was about to land in Karachi when it crashed at the Jinnah Garden area near Model Colony in Malir, just a minute before its landing, officials said.

REVEALED: Dawood's address in posh Karachi neighbourhood

REVEALED: Dawood's address in posh Karachi neighbourhood

Rediff.com12 May 2016

News channel CNN-NEWS18 released video evidence of Dawood Ibrahim's presence at D 13, Block 4, Clifton, Karachi in Pakistan, a claim that Islamabad has denied for 23 long years.

When Pakistani Boat Enters Indian Waters

When Pakistani Boat Enters Indian Waters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The Coast Guard intercepted a Pakistani fishing trawler with 13 crew members onboard on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Colonel Tahir of the Rangers said that the intelligence-based raid was launched after reports that people involved in crimes were hiding there.

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Here's Afridi's game-changing advice for PCB

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Afridi added that players in The T20 squad should be given a long run ahead of the World Cup later this year.

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

'Karachi attack was to target Pak's economy and China'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Chinese companies have large interests and investments in the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Karachi burns, India gains

Karachi burns, India gains

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The Karachi carnage was far worse than the demolition of the Babri Masjid and the Gujarat carnage.

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Pak military gives details of strikes inside Iran

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Pakistan military Thursday said it used multiple weapons, including killer drones, to carry out effective strikes against hideouts inside Iran used by militants of two leading Baloch terrorist groups responsible for recent attacks in the country.

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Karachi a hub of anti-India terror outfits: Report

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The International Crisis Group said that security forces were allowing 'anti-India outfits... to operate madrasas and charity fronts'.

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

PCB chairman Naqvi wants BCCI's 'assurance' for next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Newly appointed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi would be eyeing an assurance from BCCI secretary Jay Shah on India's participation in next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan during next week's ICC Meeting in Dubai but is unlikely to make headway as of now.

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

'Tis that time of the year...

State of affair in Pakistan cricket is really sad: Miandad

State of affair in Pakistan cricket is really sad: Miandad

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Pakistan team has recently lost the three-Test series against Australia 0-3, before going down 1-4 in the five-match T20 series against New Zealand.

India approves Karachi Test

India approves Karachi Test

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

India has conditionally cleared the team to play a Test in Karachi during the Pakistan tour